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常じょう住じゅう

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Meanings

1

adverb

always; constantly; eternally

Adverbial use meaning 'always' or 'eternally', often with a nuance of permanence. Less common in modern everyday speech; more literary or formal.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

constancy; eternity

Buddhist term for permanence or eternal existence, originally contrasted with 無常 (impermanence). Used as a noun or in する form.

Antonyms: 無常

3

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

permanent residence

Refers to a fixed, permanent dwelling place. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to reside permanently'.